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Structural Engineering Services
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Structural Engineering Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Structural engineering services assist in the constructing and renovating of structures. Suppliers of structural engineering services specialize in upholding the physical integrity of structures and minimizing safety risks. Structural engineers consider the effects of gravity, the structure’s users and climate, and building materials when designing and analyzing structural frameworks. Structural engineering services are used for a myriad of building projects, including, but not limited to, the construction of warehouses, parking structures, office buildings, bridges, libraries, stadiums, and hospitals.
This Report Includes:
- Construction Assistance
- Renovation Assistance
- Structural Framework Evaluation
Not in this Report:
- Architectural Services
- Surveyor Services
- Other Engineering Services
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Global Structural Engineering Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Structural Engineering Services market.
Warning Trends
Public sector demand slumps as the government enters shutdown
- On October 1, the US federal government entered a shutdown after negotiations for a new appropriations bill failed.
- During a government shutdown, essential federal government operations, such as law enforcement, air-traffic control, and social security, persist, while nonessential operations are paused and workers involved in these operations are furloughed. Thus, the current shutdown is expected to result in 750,000 federal workers being furloughed, representing a $400 million reduction in daily expenditure by the federal government.
- This significant reduction in federal spending and operations will affect the entire US economy, weakening aggregate demand and slowing economic growth. For example, the 35-day government shutdown in Q1, 2019, reduced aggregate demand in both the public and private sectors, resulting in a 0.2% reduction in GDP growth that quarter.
- The effects of the shutdown are likely to be most acute in markets where the public sector is a major buyer segment, weakening demand and increasing average vendor risk by destabilizing important revenue streams.
- As negotiations for a new appropriations bill to reopen the government remain ongoing, ProcurementIQ will continue to monitor the situation and update this story with the latest information.
Global Structural Engineering Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 10,855 |
| #2 China | 8,445 |
| #3 United States | 6,000 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Structural Engineering Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$950.00 to $XX,XXX.XX
per projectCanada
Europe
Average Price
Prices in the Structural Engineering Services market range from $950.00 to $XX,XXX.XX, depending on Type of Project, Project Complexity and Project Duration. For example, lower prices are associated with Single level structures (0.5 to 1.3 percent of construction costs), whereas higher prices are associated with Large structures (1.00 to 1.80 percent of construction costs).
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Structural Engineering Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Structural Engineering Services market, prices in the US have grown 2.5% from 2022 to 2025. and +0.3% in Europe.
United States (2022-2025)
Canada (2016-2019)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
Europe (2022-2025)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Structural Engineering Services
Total cost of ownership is High in the Structural Engineering Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Pre-evaluation
Billed During
License fees
Unforeseen
Scope Changes
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.8 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Intellectual Property Lessors
- Office Stationery Wholesalers
- Legal & Other Professional Service Providers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Semiconductor & Circuit Manufacturers
- Software Publishers
- Office Stationery Manufacturers
- Staffing Agencies
Biggest Structural Engineering Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Structural Engineering Services vendors by revenue in the US are Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Aecom and Fluor Corporation. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aecom | Global | DALLAS, TX | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| John Wood Group PLC | Global | Aberdeen | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Halliburton Company | Global | HOUSTON | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Fluor Corporation | Global | IRVING, TX | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Global | DALLAS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Mcdermott International Inc. | Global | Houston | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Parsons Corporation | Global | CENTREVILLE, VA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Tetra Tech, inc. | Global | PASADENA, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Stantec Inc. | Global | Edmonton | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Structural Engineering Services market is 10.1% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Financial risk is low for the structural engineering market, with most vendors experiencing good financial health. Structural engineering firms service multiple sectors of the economy, indicating that a downturn in one sector does not affect their entire revenue stream.
Due to the vast number of suppliers in this field, market share is expected to remain low in the next three years. Low market share concentration has led to high competition among market providers as they strive to gain a greater share of market revenue, benefitting buyers.
Because professional service firms provide many of the inputs necessary for suppliers, and because few purchases are necessary, the upstream supply chain for structural engineering services poses a low level of risk.
The United States is considered a net importer of safety headwear, which presents the domestic market with a wide range of products and vendors to select from, enhancing competition in the market. Though, increased reliance on imported goods elevates the risk of supply disruptions somewhat with fluctuating trade regulations.
Supplier Information
Aecom
Aecom is a public company operating globally in the construction, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include general contractor services, industrial building &... Subscribe to learn more
John Wood Group PLC
John Wood Group Plc is a global environmental, social, and corporate sustainability company that delivers consulting and engineering services to energy and materials end markets. It organizes its business into three segments: the Consulting segment, which specializes in technical consulting, digital advisory,... Subscribe to learn more
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel Corporation is a private company operating globally in the construction, professional, scientific & technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include field-erected tanks, general contractor services, industrial building &... Subscribe to learn more
Fluor Corporation
Fluor Corporation is a diversified holding company that provides professional and technical solutions. It primarily offers engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication and modularization, and project management services. It serves various industries worldwide, including advanced technologies and manufacturing,... Subscribe to learn more
Halliburton Company
Halliburton Company is a products and services provider to the energy industry. It organizes its business into two operating segments: Completion and Production segment, which delivers cementing, stimulation, specialty chemicals, intervention, pressure control, artificial lift, and completion products and... Subscribe to learn more
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a technical, professional, and construction services company. It offers two lines of business: the Critical Mission Solutions segment, which focuses on digital transformation and modernization, national security and defense, space exploration, digital asset management, the clean energy... Subscribe to learn more
Mcdermott International Inc.
McDermott International, Inc. is a global provider of engineering, procurement, construction and installation, and technology solutions to the energy industry. It delivers front-end design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, hook-up, start-up, and commissioning services to Subscribe to learn more
Parsons Corporation
Parsons Corporation is a public company operating globally in the construction and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include construction project management services and structural engineering services. Founded in 1944, the company is currently headquartered Subscribe to learn more
Stantec Inc.
Stantec Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include interior design services, tank & line testing services, environmental planning services, environmental... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Structural Engineering Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Customer Concentration and Revenue by Product or Service. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Timeliness and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Customer Concentration |
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Revenue per customer (RPC) Total revenue |
The customer concentration represents the amount of revenue associated with a single customer. The customer concentration can be used to determine the need to diversify client portfolios. |
| Revenue by Product or Service |
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Total revenue Service-specific revenue |
The revenue per product represents the amount of revenue generated from a specific service segment. The revenue per product or service can be used to determine which product or service segments generate the highest profit. Buyers that have higher revenue with a specific service may have more experience in this service segment. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Regulation
What certifications does your staff have and are there ongoing training sessions?
What is your staff's familiarity with municipal and state building codes?
Experience and Expertise
How many projects have you worked on in the past that are similar to mine?
Can you provide case studies of past projects your company has worked on?
Timeliness
What is your average on-time completion rate?
How many projects do your engineering teams typically take on at a given time?
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Structural Engineering Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should provide a brief explanation of their organization.
Buyers should provide an explanation of the purpose for the RFP.
Statement Of Need
Buyers provide a detailed list of the services being requested and the tasks the service provider is to perform if selected.
Buyers should provide a list of certifications and licenses that must be held by suppliers.
Project Budget
Buyers should state their budget for the project and their expectation of fees from the supplier.
Buyers should provide an explanation regarding their policy on contingency fees and under what conditions the buyer would cover extra fees.
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